Method of putting together a ship&#39;s model hull



Nov. 10, 1936. MEGOW r 2,060,424

METHOD OF PUTTING TOGETHER A SHIPS MODEL HULL Filed May 1, 1935 INVENTOR.

ATTORNEY.

Patented Nov. 10, '1936 UNITED STATES METHOD or ru'r'rmc. TOGETHER A smr's MODEL HULL Frederick W. Megow, Philadelphia, Pa.

Application May 1, 1935, Serial No. 19,790

2 Claim.

This invention relates to an improved method of putting together a ship's model hull, and the purpose of the invention is to provide .a method of this kind, in which the hull is made up from a plurality of pieces of wood, preferably balsa wood, which first consists of permanently cementing a previously printed sheet of wood veneer constituting a deck piece upon a block of the same material, which has been pre-shaped in the form of a roughly made flat bottom canoe, then cutting said block along the printed outline on the sheet of veneer to shape the hull of the ship, then cutting out the other parts previously designated and cementing them on the hull to simulate a completed ship, said deck piece being printed with lines to simulate the boards of a deck surface.

The deckpiece as previously stated, formed I of softwood preferably balsa wood is previously printed to show the various hatchways and seats as well as printed for the simulation of the deck boards.

There is also provided a deck piece printed to show parts in simulation of elements to build up hatchways, seats, and other deck elements, and keel, together with indications showing where masts and the like are to be placed, the deck piece being of sufficient size to furnish 'all of these parts as well as the deck proper.

There is further provided a ship's model hull, which may have the appearance of a sea-going schooner, yacht or other vessel. This by reason of the fact that in every instance the hull comprises a hull block and a deck piece, from the latter of which the various deck elements, may be constructed. Certain of the hull elements are common in all of the ship's models, namely the hull block and the printed deck piece.

While Figure 1 illustrates a two masted schooner, it is obvious that a ships model may be constructed having any number of masts.

It is to be understood that the particulars herein given of the method claimed are in no way limitative, and that while still keeping within the scope of the claims, any desired modification of details and proportions may be made in the con- T struction of the appliance according to circumstances.

The invention comprises further features and combination of parts to be hereinafter set forth, shown in the drawing and claimed.

In, the drawing:-

Figure 1 is a view'in side elevation showing a schooner yacht. Figure '2 is an enlarged perspective view in side elevation of the ships hull block showinga deck piece cemented'or otherwise adhesively fastened to the upper surface of the block.

Figure 3is a plan view. of the hull with the deck piece fastened thereon and having printed on its surface the simulations of various deck elements, such as hatchways, seats and holes for the reception of masts, as well as suitable illustrations of-- various deck elements mounted on the deck piece.

Figure 4 is a plan view of the deck piece from which the hull and the various deck elements and keel may be cut.

Referring to the drawing I identifies a hull block which may 'be any size and of any shape, preferablyas shown in Figure 4. A deck piece 2 is cemented at 3 to the upper curved surface of the block, whilethe oppositeends of the block have bevels 4. On the upper face of the deck piece there is printed at 6 the shape of the hull, the surface of the deck piece being likewise printed to indicate the deck boards 1. Th re is printed on the deck piece a place for he location -of a hatchway 8, as Well as printed parts I0 and II for building up the hatchway. In addition to the hatchway 8 another hatchway I2 is also printed on the deck piece as well as the elements l3 to build up the hatchway l2.

A hatchway I 4 including a -skyligght I5 is also printed on the deck piece,

A hatchway indication I6 is provided, including a hatchway cover I! with printed steps l8 leading below the cover H.

The rear portion of the deck piece and a portion of 'the deck block are gouged out at 20, indicated by printing having a marginal seat 2i. An upright 23 is provided and which is in such position as to permit the occupancy of a pilot in front of the ship's pilot wheel 24.

Also printed on the upper face of the deck piece is the outline of a keel 25, which is also cut out of the deckpiece, is fastened in the proper position on the under surface of the hull, it being provided with a printed outline of a propeller 26. There may be any number of holes 21 as indicated for the reception of any number'of masts. I

In constructing a schooner yacht of this character the deck piece after being cemented or otherwise fastened to the hull block, is shaped according to the printed shape of the hull by any suitable tool or implement, and at the time that the deck piece is so shaped, thehull is likewise shaped as shown in Figure 3, and subsequently the various deck elements are cut out, shaped according to their printed outline, and cemented in place on the deck piece.

The invention having been set iorth, what is claimed is:

1. In an educational'device, the method oi constructing a model ship from a plurality oi pieces of wood first by permanently cementing a previously printed sheet oi wood veneer constituting a deck piece upon a block of the same material which has been pre-shaped in the iorm oi a roughly made flat bottom canoe, then cutting said block along the printed outline on the sheet oi veneer to shape the hull oi the ship, then gouging through said veneer and into said block to form a hollow, and a seat about sub-' stantially the entire margin oi said hollow, then viously printed sheet oi wood veneeer constitut-.

ing a deck piece upon a block oi the wood material which has been shaped in the iorm of a roughly made fiat bottom canoe, then cuttin said block along the printed outline on the sheet oi veneer to shape the hull oi the ship, then cutting out the other parts previously designated and cementing them on the hull to simulate a 1 completed ship.

I FREDERICK W. MEGOW. 

